Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2004 | Minto, AK | N2833R | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and an in-flight collision with trees. |
| Apr 22, 2004 | Boerne, TX | N7435Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inattentive planned approach to land on a runway with obstructions. |
| Apr 21, 2004 | Durango, CO | N2861R | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the crosswind and the crosswind component exceeded. |
| Apr 12, 2004 | Garberville, CA | N8872T | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the terrain induced turbulent conditions, wind shear, a sudden wind shift, and a tailwind. |
| Apr 12, 2004 | North Augusta, SC | N364ME | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-fli…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the ground. |
| Apr 10, 2004 | New Munster, WI | N355BD | Incident | substantial | Visual lookout not maintained by the pilots of both airplanes. |
| Apr 09, 2004 | Plainville, CT | N518CR | Incident | substantial | The failure of the elevator servo which resulted in restricted elevator movement and the pilot's inability to initiate a landing flare. |
| Apr 06, 2004 | Burlington, CO | N3524Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
loss of aircraft control due to structural icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather condi…loss of aircraft control due to structural icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and ice fog. |
| Mar 29, 2004 | Santiam Junc., OR | N96719 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall while attempting a low-level crossing of a ridge from the leeward to the w…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall while attempting a low-level crossing of a ridge from the leeward to the windward side. Factors include low-level maneuvering, strong gusty winds, and downdrafts. |
| Mar 28, 2004 | Perkasie, PA | N182VM | Incident | substantial |
The pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was th…The pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions. |
| Mar 18, 2004 | Eden, GA | N4GB | Serious (1) | substantial |
Loss of engine power due to improper installation by maintenance personnel which resulted in the mixture control cable becoming disconnected in-flight…Loss of engine power due to improper installation by maintenance personnel which resulted in the mixture control cable becoming disconnected in-flight. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the in-flight collision with trees. |
| Mar 16, 2004 | Spring Hill, FL | N8148G | Fatal (1) | substantial | The non instrument rated pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in an in-flight loss of control. |
| Mar 15, 2004 | Monticello, UT | N400DH | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors include the sudden windshift and the bushes. |
| Mar 07, 2004 | Nashville, TN | N325LA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and propeller strike of the runway. |
| Mar 07, 2004 | Hanksville, UT | N29821 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident was the soft, dirt road. |
| Mar 06, 2004 | San Luis Potosi, MX | XB-MIR | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 06, 2004 | Sonora, CA | N2819Y | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was aboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power…the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was aboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. |
| Feb 22, 2004 | Claremore, OK | N30408 | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Feb 22, 2004 | Titusville, PA | N7388N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank. |
| Feb 16, 2004 | Rozel, KS | N735RD | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, the spatial disorientation, and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during …The inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, the spatial disorientation, and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were the night instrument meteorological conditions due to low ceilings and low visibility, an incomplete pre-flight weather briefing, and the lack of recent experience in instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Feb 09, 2004 | Yakutat, AK | N71886 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in an engine power loss during takeoff-initial climb, a forced landing, and subsequent coll…The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in an engine power loss during takeoff-initial climb, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of carburetor icing conditions. |
| Feb 06, 2004 | PHOENIX, AZ | N2462X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which led to a hard touchdown and a porpoise. |
| Jan 22, 2004 | Ringgold, TX | N9374H | Incident | substantial |
The pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the …The pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the pilots forward visibility, and low altitude flight. |
| Jan 18, 2004 | St. George, UT | N5202N | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jan 17, 2004 | Traphill, NC | N4744D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were conditions conducive for carburetor icing. |